Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

09/03/2026

Need More Space—but Don’t Want to Move?

🏡Sometimes the perfect home just needs a little more room.

A thoughtfully designed home addition can give your family the space you need while making your existing home work better for the way you live.

✨ Add a bedroom or home office
✨ Create a spacious primary suite
✨ Expand your kitchen or living area
✨ Add a functional mudroom
✨ Create a bright four-season room
✨ Build above an existing garage

At Degnan Design-Build-Remodel, we believe an addition should look and feel like it was always part of your home. Our design-build process brings design, planning, budgeting, and construction together to create a seamless result—with less stress along the way.

From concept to completion, we'll help you determine what’s possible, develop the right design, and build a space that fits your home and your life.

Thinking about adding on? Let's start with a conversation.

👉 Explore our Home Addition projects and learn more about our process at
DegnanDesignBuildRemodel.com

08/31/2026

We Never Stop Learning. 📚🔨

At Degnan Design-Build-Remodel, one of our Core Values is Personal Responsibility & Continuous Learning.

We believe being great at what we do means staying curious, sharpening our skills, and always looking for ways to improve. Learning happens every day—whether it’s sharing knowledge and experience in-house with our team or expanding our expertise through organizations like NARI and MABA.

Why does that matter? Because when our team grows, our clients benefit. New ideas, better techniques, industry knowledge, and improved processes all help us deliver a better remodeling experience.

We’re proud to be a team that takes responsibility for our own growth—and never considers “good enough” the finish line.

Learn. Grow. Improve. Repeat.

View our other Core Values at https://buff.ly/1iX3aU5

08/29/2026

08/27/2026

The Best Remodel Starts With a Plan 🏡

Thinking about remodeling your home for the holidays? If you’re hoping for a new kitchen by Thanksgiving, August may already be too late.

A successful remodel takes more than construction. Design, budgeting, material selections, permitting, ordering, and scheduling all happen before demo day.

At Degnan Design-Build-Remodel, we recommend starting the conversation early so you have time to:
✔️ Develop a thoughtful design
✔️ Make confident selections
✔️ Plan around material lead times
✔️ Secure the right construction schedule
✔️ Avoid rushed decisions and unnecessary compromises

A general rule of thumb:
🍳 Kitchen remodels — start planning several months ahead
🛁 Bathroom remodels — allow several months for design and selections
🏠 Additions & structural projects — often 6+ months of planning
🏡 Whole-home renovations — the earlier you begin, the better

And remember, the best timing isn’t just about the season—it’s about your life, your goals, and when you need the project completed.

A well-timed remodel is a well-planned remodel.

📍 Serving the Greater Madison area
📞 (608) 846-5963
🌐 Visit our website to learn more and start the conversation. https://buff.ly/kqddjfm

08/24/2026

PROJECT HANDOFF: Setting the Team Up for Success 🔨📋

Before construction begins, our team takes time to make sure everyone is on the same page.

At Degnan Design-Build-Remodel, our Project Handoff brings together the key members of the construction team to review the upcoming project in detail.

Here we have Project Manager David, Construction Estimator Kelly, and Lead Carpenter Jon reviewing our next project. In this meeting they will discuss:

📐 Project plans and design details
💰 Budget and project scope
🤝 Trade partners involved
🔎 Important project-specific details and considerations
🗓️ Anything the team needs to know before work begins

This behind-the-scenes step is an important part of our Proven Process.
Thorough communication and preparation help ensure a smooth transition from planning to construction—and ultimately a better experience for our clients.

Great projects don't just happen. They're planned, communicated, and built by a team working together.

To learn more about our Proven Process, visit our website: https://degnandesignbuildremodel.com/our-process

08/22/2026

🎉WORK ANNIVERSARY ALERT🎉

Today is Designer Morgan McMahon's 4TH work anniversary!

Morgan started as an "intern" through Madison College's Architectural Technology program. She became full time after she graduated, and has earned UDCP & CRD certifications through NARI!

You can get to know Morgan here: https://buff.ly/dl05ih7

08/20/2026

What do our clients really think about working with Degnan?

🏆We partner with GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction platform that collects unbiased, verified feedback from homeowners about their remodeling experience.

And our latest results speak for themselves:
⭐ 4.8 out of 5 overall rating
⭐ 95% of clients say they would recommend Degnan
⭐ 98% satisfaction with construction quality
⭐ 99% trust Degnan to follow through on commitments
⭐ 224 verified reviews

We’re also proud to be a 2026 Guildmaster Award winner—our 14th Guildmaster Award! 🏆 This award recognizes companies that consistently demonstrate a commitment to exceptional customer experiences. (GuildQuality)

But numbers only tell part of the story. Our clients’ words tell the rest. ❤️

Visit our website to read some of our latest reviews and hear directly from the homeowners we’ve had the privilege to serve.👉 Read our testimonials:
degnandesignbuildremodel.com/home-remodeling-testimonials

08/17/2026

🏡 Midwest Architectural Styles Series

Tudor Architecture

With its steep rooflines, dramatic gables, masonry, and distinctive windows, Tudor architecture brings Old World character to the Midwest.

✨ Common Features
• Steeply pitched roofs & prominent gables
• Brick, stone & stucco exteriors
• Decorative half-timbering
• Tall, narrow or diamond-paned windows
• Arched doorways & heavy wood doors
• Large fireplaces, exposed beams & detailed woodwork

Pros
✔️ Timeless character & curb appeal
✔️ Durable exterior materials
✔️ Cozy, distinctive interiors
✔️ Architectural details that give each home personality

Cons
• Complex rooflines can mean higher maintenance
• Masonry, stucco & specialty windows can be expensive to repair
• Smaller windows can limit natural light
• Traditional layouts may require thoughtful updates for modern living

One of our favorite Tudor-inspired projects is Degnan's Storybook Lakehouse in Pewaukee. Designed to feel like an Old English cottage built over generations, the home combines Gothic windows, stucco, brick, stone, slate, salvaged materials, stained glass, and modern amenities. It even earned an Honorable Mention in the Qualified Remodeler National Master Design Awards. (Degnan Design-Build-Remodel)

At Degnan Design-Build-Remodel, we love finding ways to preserve the character that makes a home special while making it work beautifully for today's lifestyle.

👉 See the Storybook Lakehouse and more of our remodeling projects at degnandesignbuildremodel.com.

08/13/2026

Don’t just take our word for it. ❤️

We’re proud to create beautiful spaces—but just as important is creating a remodeling experience our clients feel good about.

Here's what two of our clients had to say about working with Degnan Design-Build-Remodel.

Want to hear more? Visit our website to explore more client stories and completed projects. 🏡

https://degnandesignbuildremodel.com/home-remodeling-testimonials

08/11/2026

🏡 Architectural Styles of the Midwest Series

Modern Farmhouse: Where Classic Meets Contemporary

The Modern Farmhouse has become one of today's most popular home styles—and it's easy to see why. It combines the warmth and simplicity of traditional farmhouses with clean lines, modern conveniences, and a fresh, comfortable aesthetic.

✨ Common Features
• Simple, clean exterior lines
• White or neutral siding with contrasting dark windows and accents
• Gabled roofs and welcoming porches
• Natural wood and mixed-material accents
• Open-concept kitchens and living spaces
• Shaker-style cabinetry, farmhouse sinks, and large islands
• Shiplap, subway tile, and other classic details with a modern twist
• Plenty of natural light and connections to outdoor living

Pros
✔️ Warm, inviting style that feels both classic and current
✔️ Flexible design that can range from rustic to sophisticated
✔️ Open layouts work well for today's lifestyles
✔️ Natural materials and neutral colors create a timeless backdrop
✔️ Easy to personalize with modern or traditional elements

Cons
• The style's popularity can make it feel overdone
• White and light finishes may require more maintenance
• Open floor plans can mean less privacy and more visible clutter
• Balancing rustic details with modern elements requires thoughtful design

We've brought the Modern Farmhouse style to life in several Degnan Design-Build-Remodel projects—including a Modern Farmhouse Parade Home, a Contemporary Farmhouse remodel in Windsor, and a recent Modern Farmhouse remodel in DeForest. In the DeForest project, we redesigned the kitchen, primary bathroom, laundry room, and screen porch to create a home that was both more beautiful and better suited to the homeowners' lifestyle.

The lesson? A style is more than a look—it's about creating a home that works for the way you live.

That's what we mean when we say Design ~ For Your Life.

👉 Visit our website to see the Modern Farmhouse projects that inspired this post and explore more of our remodeling work.

https://degnandesignbuildremodel.com/modern-farmhouse?rq=farmhouse
https://degnandesignbuildremodel.com/multi-room-home-remodel?rq=farmhouse
https://degnandesignbuildremodel.com/blog/a-before-and-after-look-at-a-modern-farmhouse-home-remodel?rq=farmhouse
https://degnandesignbuildremodel.com/blog/a-rural-poynette-wis-home-gets-a-modern-farmhouse-renovation?rq=farmhouse